Most people would say 1964-1967. Some believe he missed his prime years due to being barred from boxing for 3 1/2 years. Is it really possible that Muhammad Ali, arguably the greatest boxer of all time, had no prime? Somehow I don't think it makes sense that Ali's prime ended (or he didnt yet reach it and never would) when he was 25.
And what about his second heavyweight reign? (1974-1978) I doubt he could have gone 4 years as the heavyweight champion of the world completely passed his prime. Whats even more confusing is that the second half of his career (1970-1981) would technically be considered past his prime after his reinstatement in 1970. 11 years is a long time for a fighter to be considered past their best. And Ali was still only 28 when he was allowed to box. That would mean he basically spent the second half of his career, with all his accomplishments (frazier, foreman) past his prime. Would anyone here think that Ali's prime ended after the first time he retired in 1979?
2007-01-11
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